Business Analyst IV

Job Summary

Our client, a leading Gas and Electric provider, is seeking a Business Analyst IV to join their team in Oakland, California.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain annual budgets, forecasts, accruals, and long-range financial plans for Wireline and Wireless telecom portfolios
• Perform monthly financial reporting, variance analysis, and forecasting activities
• Identify and explain budget-to-actual differences
• Monitor telecom expenditures, commitments, and financial trends to support budget management and strategic decision-making
• Partner with Finance, IT leadership, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure accurate financial planning and reporting
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial reports, dashboards, and executive summaries
• Conduct financial analysis to identify cost savings opportunities, spending trends, and optimization recommendations
• Support annual planning cycles, monthly forecasting updates, and budget submissions
• Review, validate, and reconcile telecom invoices, accruals, and financial transactions
• Ensure financial data integrity across SAP and related financial systems
• Support audits, financial controls, compliance requirements, and reporting governance

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• Strong financial planning and analysis (FP&A) experience
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, accrual management, and variance reporting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modeling skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience interpreting large datasets and transforming data into actionable business insights
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to present complex financial information to leadership and business stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• Experience managing telecom expense management (TEM) programs, including wireless and wireline services
• Knowledge of telecom billing, inventory management, carrier invoicing, and expense reconciliation processes
• Experience supporting telecom Moves, Adds, Changes, and Disconnects (MACD) activities
• Ability to create and manage telecom service orders and coordinate with telecommunications vendors
• Experience auditing telecom invoices, identifying billing discrepancies, and managing dispute resolution activities
• Familiarity with telecom inventory reconciliation and recurring cost management
• Experience working with TEM platforms such as Tangoe, Rivermine, Calero, or similar systems
• Understanding of telecommunications contracts, carrier pricing, service ordering, and vendor management
• Experience working with Accounts Payable processes, SAP financial systems, and invoice payment workflows
• Experience working with telecom reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and operational analytics

About the Role

This position is located in Oakland, California.

Pay

The approximate pay range for this position is between $80,000 and $100,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401K offered

About KellyMitchell

At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.